In this conversation, Sarah and Casey discuss the what's why's and how's of saying no. They explore the challenges of setting boundaries and the fear of losing connections. They also discuss the idea of selfishness and self-care, emphasizing the need to prioritize oneself. Casey provides tips for saying no, including seeking support, visualizing, and starting with small steps.

Takeaways

• Reclaiming oneself involves discovering authenticity and acting on one's desires.
• Setting boundaries and saying no can be challenging but are essential for self-care.
• Fear of losing connections and the need for approval can hinder the ability to say no.
• Seeking support, visualizing, and starting with small steps can help in setting boundaries.
• Setting boundaries may lead to the dissolution of relationships, but it is important to prioritize one's own needs.

Tune into the following episodes for more on this topic!

People Pleasing: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/understanding-the-roots-of-people-pleasing/id1685884946?i=1000630128605
Overfunctioning: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/understanding-overfunctioning-and-embracing-slowing/id1685884946?i=1000634092439
Boundaries: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/exploring-the-world-of-boundaries/id1685884946?i=1000619327069

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